kisap
kisáp with stress marks
glow; glitter; twinkle
Usage Note
Kisap refers to a brief flash or glimmer of light, used for the sparkle of stars, the flicker of light on water, or the gleam in someone's eyes. It appears often in poetry and literature to evoke fleeting, beautiful moments. The related verb form 'kumisap' means to twinkle or flash.
Examples
" May kisap ang kaniyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
There is a sparkle in her eyes.
Literal Translation
Has sparkle the her eyes.
" May kisap ang mga bituin sa maliwanag na gabi. "
Natural Translation
The stars twinkled on the clear night.
Literal Translation
Has twinkle the stars on-the clear night.
" Tuwing gabi, nakikita namin ang kisap ng mga bituin habang nakahiga kami sa damuhan sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
Every night, we see the twinkle of the stars while we lie on the grass in the field.
Literal Translation
Every night, see we the twinkle of-the stars while lying we on-the grass in-the field.
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